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Halloween-themed weddings in a haunted hospital bring couples to Williamson, West Virginia

Halloween-themed weddings in a haunted hospital bring couples to Williamson, West Virginia

Michael Myers actor Tory Moran officiated eleven Halloween themed wedding ceremonies in a spooky old haunted hospital last weekend in Williamson, West Virginia. The season has officially begun!

What is the “Life Church?” Interest rises in online ordination to officiate weddings

What is the “Life Church?” Interest rises in online ordination to officiate weddings

Learn about the Life Church, online ordination to officiate weddings, which online churches let you get ordained to marry people, and how to become a wedding officiant online.

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Minister ID Cards - What they’re used for, Where to get one, and Why you might need one

Minister ID cards are important credentials on-the-go for professional wedding officiants and clergy members. Learn what clergy ID cards are used for in addition to identification, why they’re valuable, and where to get one.

50 Couples Get Married in a Mass Wedding Ceremony in Chicago

50 Couples Get Married in a Mass Wedding Ceremony in Chicago

50 couples participated in a festive mass wedding ceremony this weekend, called "Marriages on the Mile," to celebrate the Wrigley Building's 100th anniversary in downtown Chicago. Multiple wedding officiants, well dressed witnesses, and friends and family watching from Michigan Ave made this a day to remember!

Two friends and the wedding officiant raise a glass of champagne to toast the newlywed bride and groom after their wedding ceremony, all five of them are smiling happily.

How to Ask Someone to Officiate Your Wedding - Our Favorite Way to Say 'Will You Marry Us?'

How to ask someone to officiate your wedding ceremony - 3 creative ways to ask a friend or family member to perform a marriage, that will make them feel loved and honored to say yes! Plus information on how to get ordained online.

How to Get Married in Indiana - Planning a wedding in the Hoosier State

How to Get Married in Indiana - Planning a wedding in the Hoosier State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Indiana - from how to find a wedding officiant and choose a wedding venue, to tips on where to apply for and return an Indiana marriage license.

Italian Wedding Traditions - From Warding Off the Evil Eye at Your Ceremony to Dancing La Tarantella

Italian Wedding Traditions - From Warding Off the Evil Eye at Your Ceremony to Dancing La Tarantella

Include one of these 14 Italian wedding traditions and superstitions in your marriage ceremony or reception! From warding off the evil eye and other superstitions, to choosing flowers for the procession, the order of the recession, tossing the garter, and what to look forward to at the reception - for wedding officiants and couples planning an Italian American celebration.

NEW Product Announcement: Handfasting, From Ancient Rituals to Modern Ceremonies

NEW Product Announcement: Handfasting, From Ancient Rituals to Modern Ceremonies

Introducing our newest ceremony planning guide! A creative ‘how-to’ book that explores ancient Pagan traditions, the marriage rite, and how to add the magic of handfasting into modern wedding and commitment ceremonies. Rooted in history and accompanied by colorful illustrations, detailed instructions, sample wedding ceremony scripts, Pagan holidays to help you choose a date, a lucky lunar guide, the meaning of colors, tips for writing your own vows, and much more!

Pope Francis firmly closes the door on same-sex marriage within the Catholic Church

Pope Francis firmly closes the door on same-sex marriage within the Catholic Church

Pope Francis speaks out again against blessing same-sex marriages within the Catholic Church.

California legislators vote yes on online civil ceremonies and virtual marriage license appointments

California legislators vote yes on online civil ceremonies and virtual marriage license appointments

California votes on extending online civil ceremonies and virtual marriage license appointments through January 2024, as legislators send Assembly Bill 583 to Gov Newsom for review. AB583

How to Get Married in Georgia - Planning a wedding in the Peach State

How to Get Married in Georgia - Planning a wedding in the Peach State

A step-by-step guide to getting married in Georgia - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your Georgia marriage license.

NEW Product Announcement: Custom Wood Certificate Frame

NEW Product Announcement: Custom Wood Certificate Frame

There's a new product in the AMM store! These sleek, high-quality custom wood frames protect and display your ordination certificate and minister credentials, or showcase a commemorative wedding certificate, handfasting, or commitment ceremony certificate to create a thoughtful gift!

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New Script! A Vikings Themed Wedding Ceremony Script

New Script! A Vikings Themed Wedding Ceremony Script

This original Viking wedding ceremony script includes light Pagan wedding elements, an exchange of wedding bands / rings and vows (with optional sword exchange), a handfasting and blessing of the hands ritual, a traditional Norse toast with drinking horns, color symbolism, offering to the gods, and more. Skal! Written by Rev. Scarlett Mullikin

Israeli couples who used Utah’s online marriage portal win legal victory in court

Israeli couples who used Utah’s online marriage portal win legal victory in court

A district court in Israel has ruled that the Interior Ministry must recognize and honor online civil marriage, including those performed through the virtual wedding service in Utah County, Utah.

Utah County’s marriage bureau is surprisingly tech savvy

Utah County’s marriage bureau is surprisingly tech savvy

With a fully online marriage portal, virtual wedding ceremony options for U.S. and international couples, and digital marriage licenses stored using blockchain technology, Utah County is ahead of the marriage-meets-technology curve.

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6 Ways to Include a Sword in Your Wedding Ceremony

6 Ways to Include a Sword in Your Wedding Ceremony

From unity ceremony to unique recessional, here are 6 creative ways to include a sword in your wedding ceremony. This list incudes a military saber arch, Viking theme ring exchange traditional Sikh marriage kirpan, and more. Use these wedding sword ideas as-is, or personalize with the help of your wedding officiant for a custom unity ceremony.

New Script! New Year’s Eve Wedding Ceremony with Wine Box & Love Letters

New Script! New Year’s Eve Wedding Ceremony with Wine Box & Love Letters

A fun New Year’s Eve Wedding Ceremony Script with a wine box unity ceremony, love letters, sweet resolutions for your marriage, a special seasonal reading of Rachel Bright’s love poem, "You Are The Bubbles," confetti toss, and more! Use this wedding officiant script as is, or personalize with your own NYE traditions.

Dos novios se toman de la mano durante la ceremonia de la boda mientras el oficiante de la boda sonríe y sostiene el guión de la boda.

12 preguntas que debe hacerle a su oficiante de bodas antes de firmar un contrato

Hágale al oficiante de su boda estas importantes preguntas para asegurarse de que ha encontrado a la mejor persona para oficiar su ceremonia. Antes de firmar un contrato, pregunte por la disponibilidad, la capacidad legal y la ordenación, cuánto costará su servicio, los honorarios adicionales, si asistirá a un ensayo o escribirá un guión personalizado para la ceremonia, y mucho más.

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